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Dunstan Times, Issue 637, 3 July 1874, Page 2

Science and art.— A striking instance of the immense value a small piece of steel may acquire by the great power of skilled mechanical labor is the balance spring of a watch. From its extreme fineness and delicacy four thousand weigh not more than one ounce, and exceed in value £I,OOO. A most interesting little work, describing the rise and progress of watchmaking, has been published by J. W, Benson, oi 2J, Old Bond-street, and the City Steam ictory, 5S and GO. Ludgate hill, London. The hook, which is profusely illustrated, gives a full description of the various kinds of watches and clocks, with their prices. Mr. Benson, who holds the appointment to the Prince of Wales, has also published a pamphlet on Artistic Gold Jewellery, illustrated with beautiful designs of Bracelets, Broaches, Ear-rings, Lockets, &c., suitable for wedding,birthday and other presents. 1 llustratcd catalogues sent post free for two stamps each, and they cannot he too strongly recommended to those contemplating a parch aso, especially to residents in the country or abroad, who are thus enabled to select any article they j may require, and have it forwarded with j perfect safety.